Short Course in Applied Positive Psychology

Positive and productive staff. Happy and engaged students. Creative and highly-performing teams. In schools, businesses
and organisations, leaders work to create a culture in which productivity, creativity and performance are optimised,
and in which hard-working people can thrive. This is the field of wellbeing at work, and it draws its evidence from research
in the broader domain of Positive Psychology.

In his book Flourish, Professor Martin Seligman (2011) identifies five Elements of Wellbeing necessary for individuals
and organisations to be at their best. They are Positive Emotions, Engagement, Positive Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment,
and they form the framework for the Short Course in Applied Positive Psychology we are proud to offer you here.

Conducted over two full days, this intensive course will teach you the conditions and processes that lead to the optimal
functioning of individuals, groups and organisations. You will learn how to be at your personal best at home and at work,
and how to lead cultural change in your work environment to enhance wellbeing and improve performance. By synthesising
research in the field of positive psychology, supported by current thinking in education, neuroscience, organisational
management and leadership, the course provides comprehensive coverage of the key theories and concepts that are transforming
workplaces and classrooms across the world.

This course is both a professional and personal learning opportunity. While you will be able to immediately apply what
you learn at work, your new understandings will also magnify your self-awareness and self-esteem, enhance your personal
relationships, strengthen your resilience and invigorate your sense of purpose in life. It is likely you will experience
several transformative moments throughout the course, and will have many opportunities to share your insights with your
group.

The course is an academic one, but it is also a practical one, grounded in the application of research findings to real-world
contexts. Participants can expect to be well equipped with deep knowledge and practical strategies to make a positive
difference in their chosen profession.

Rob is an excellent presenter. He has the rare gift of being able to present complex ideas in a highly engaging
manner. Rob's many well-researched presentations have made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of students, staff
and parents at The Southport School.

— Jo Inglis, Deputy Headmaster and Head of Learning and Teaching, The Southport School

Very rarely are we given the opportunity to experience extremely well researched and coherent material in a concise,
entertaining and truly worthwhile series of presentations. By far the most informative and literally life-changing PD
programme of the past ten years!

— Christopher George, English Teacher, The Southport School

Participation in this course is highly recommended for:

School teachers who want to create highly positive and productive classrooms based on relational learning;

Human resource managers, line managers, department heads and change agents who want to nurture a collaborative culture,
or support staff through strategic change;

Educational leaders and business owners who want to optimise their organisation's work environment to best utilise their
people's strengths;

Counsellors and coaches who want to add to their toolkit of effective strategies to help their clients cope with challenges
and flourish; and all

Lifelong learners who seek personal growth, want to enhance their employability, or are keen to attain knowledge and
skills they can apply in personal and community-related roles.

Ongoing support

Participants will be provided with 6 months access to our Professional Development Library, a collection of resources
to extend your knowledge of Positive Psychology and to use for training purposes within your organisation. These resources
include:

PowerPoint presentations on each of the six modules covered in the course.

Video lectures by the key researchers in the field of Positive Psychology.

Scholarly articles.

Other inclusions

A professional workbook in which to take notes and record insights.

Morning and afternoon tea each day.

All day tea and coffee.

Course photos

Our recommendation

With the Certificate of Applied Positive Psychology course, you get two days of professional training along with a wealth
of professionally-prepared resources to empower you to share your newly-acquired knowledge with your colleagues.

For best results, we suggest having several of your high-performing people complete the course so that they can form a
team to lead sustainable cultural change in your organisation.